Bill Clinton campaigns for Democrats across the country

As one of the most popular politicians in the nation, Clinton is using his credibility to help his party.

Former President Bill Clinton waves to the crowd as he, Senator Barbara Mikulski and Maryland Gov. Martin O' Malley (D) enter the rally on Federal Hill. The former president's high popularity numbers make him an attractive choice for Democrats in need of a boost.

Mark Gail-Washington Post

Clinton shakes hands after speaking at the rally for Gov. Martin O' Malley. Some candidates prefer to campaign with Clinton who is currently more popular than President Obama.

Mark Gail-Washington Post

Clinton and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink wave at the crowd at Miami-Dade College.
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By Election Day, Clinton will have traveled to more than 100 events to support his party's candidates.

Oct. 21, 2010

Clinton and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink wave at the crowd at Miami-Dade College.

By Election Day, Clinton will have traveled to more than 100 events to support his party's candidates.

Joe Raedle-Getty Images

Oct. 21, 2010

Alex Sink is facing off against Republican Rick Scott for the Florida governor's seat.

Joe Raedle-Getty Images

Clinton is greeted by supporters at Miami-Dade College rally.
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Most of the former president's speeches have been written on the fly. "He literally sat down with a yellow legal pad," Terry McAuliffe, Clinton's longtime friend, said.

Oct. 21, 2010

Clinton is greeted by supporters at Miami-Dade College rally.

Most of the former president's speeches have been written on the fly. "He literally sat down with a yellow legal pad," Terry McAuliffe, Clinton's longtime friend, said.

Joe Raedle-Getty Images

Oct. 19, 2010

Florida Senate candidate Kendrick Meek hugs Clinton during a rally in St. Petersburg.

Steve Nesius-AP

Oct. 18, 2010

Clinton stumps for Sen. Michael Bennet (Colo.), who is onstage with his wife, Susan Gaggett, and daughters Halina and Caroline at a rally in Denver.

Ed Andrieski-AP

Clinton speaks on behalf of Sen. Patty Murray at a campaign appearance in Everett, Wash.
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Clinton told the crowd that this election "is not a referendum. It. Is. A. Choice. A choice between two different sets of ideas."

Oct. 18, 2010

Clinton speaks on behalf of Sen. Patty Murray at a campaign appearance in Everett, Wash.

Clinton told the crowd that this election "is not a referendum. It. Is. A. Choice. A choice between two different sets of ideas."

Elaine Thompson-AP

Oct. 18, 2010

Clinton's support could help incumbent Patty Murray, who faces a tough reelection campaign in her bid for a fourth term.

Elaine Thompson-AP

Oct. 17, 2010

Clinton waves to the crowd during a rally with California gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown and lieutenant governor candidate Gavin Newsom on the San Jose State University campus.

Tony Avelar-AP

Oct. 17, 2010

Clinton laughs with California lieutenant governor candidate Gavin Newsom during a San Jose State rally.

Tony Avelar-AP

Oct. 15, 2010

Clinton remembered his previous visits to the West Coast, saying, "In 1992, when I ran for president the first time, the best rally we had in all of California was here at San Jose State."

Kevork Djansezian-Getty Images

Oct. 15, 2010

Supporters buy buttons for Clinton and Rep. Loretta Sanchez before a rally to bring more Democratic voters to the polls in Santa Ana, Calif.

Damian Dovarganes-AP

Oct. 15, 2010

In his speeches, Clinton devotes part of his time to discussing local issues such as those important to the constituents of Rep. Loretta Sanchez (Calif.).

Damian Dovarganes-AP

State Sen. Joyce Elliott (Little Rock) is accompanied by Clinton and U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder during a rally in the Arkansas capital.
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Elliott is running in the 2nd Congressional District for the seat being vacated by Snyder.

Oct. 14, 2010

State Sen. Joyce Elliott (Little Rock) is accompanied by Clinton and U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder during a rally in the Arkansas capital.

Elliott is running in the 2nd Congressional District for the seat being vacated by Snyder.

Russell Powell-AP

Oct. 12, 2010

Clinton joins Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid at a campaign rally in Las Vegas. Reid faces tea party favorite Sharron Angle.

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Clinton with congressional candidate Chad Causey and Sen. Blanche Lincoln in Jonesboro, Ark.
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Touting himself as the "most fiscally conservative president you've had in your lifetime," Clinton has accused Republicans of trying to trick voters.

Oct. 13, 2010

Clinton with congressional candidate Chad Causey and Sen. Blanche Lincoln in Jonesboro, Ark.

Touting himself as the "most fiscally conservative president you've had in your lifetime," Clinton has accused Republicans of trying to trick voters.

Danny Johnston-AP

Oct. 11, 2010

Clinton with U.S. Senate candidate Jack Conway in Lexington, Ky.

Ed Reinke-AP

Oct. 11, 2010

Clinton stumps for New York Rep. Maurice Hinchey in Binghamton.

Heather Ainsworth-AP

Oct. 11, 2010

Clinton speaks at a senatorial campaign rally for West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin in Morgantown, W.Va.

David Smith-AP

May 13, 2009

Clinton campaigned last year for Terry McAuliffe, who wanted to run for governor of Virginia. McAuliffe -- the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee -- lost in the primary, but he might try again.

Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post

May 13, 2009

"Under any circumstances, had he called and asked me to come, I'd have been here," Clinton said of Terry McAuliffe's campaign.

Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post

Oct. 29, 2008

After his wife lost the 2008 Democratic primary, Clinton went to bat for her former rival, Barack Obama.

Linda Davidson-The Washington Post

Oct. 1, 2008

Despite a bitter 2008 primary fight in which Clinton was criticized for some of his remarks, the former president was credited with helping shore up support for Barack Obama in battleground states.

Joe Burbank-AP

Oct. 1, 2008

"Folks, we can't fool with this," Clinton told the crowd at his first joint appearance with Barack Obama. "Our country is hanging in the balance. And we have so much promise and so much peril. This man should be our president."

John Raoux-AP

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Bill Clinton campaigns for Democrats across the country

As one of the most popular politicians in the nation, Clinton is using his credibility to help his party.

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